December 11, 2016

The Den Manila, Escolta

“One over zero in Math is
undefined. Architecture for me is a constant looking for a definition of what
style the Filipino design should be.”

- Arts Serrano

There are three things that I admire
about Escolta.

First is the historic
neo-classical Don Roman Santos Building.

Second is the fact that it used
to be the shopping mecca of the rich and
the famous many years then.

Third is The Den at The Hub. It
looks modern, playful and creative – a reincarnation of the old, glory days of
Manila; a cute, little industrial place to incubate ideas. And its architect
barista Arts makes a great matcha latte – hot or cold.